Tottenham star Dejan Kulusevski explains how he takes a leaf out of Ange Postecoglou’s books
As Sweden and Albania went head-to-head, Jon Dahl Tomasson asked Tottenham player Dejan Kulusevski to give a pep talk to the players. This was an unexpected pre-match speech and might have had a profound impact on the team. That would not be a false assumption, given the team did win.
In an interesting run of events, Dejan Kulusevski has admitted to copying a bit of Ange’s style in his speech. Dejan has often spoken of Postecoglou’s inspiring spirit with the team and how well he gets along with each of them. Thus, it is no surprise that the player used his techniques to hype his teammates up.
Postecoglou’s team talks have become a bit of a phenomena. They are very famous for the way he ties in the talks with real life to emphasize his points. Dejan Kulusevski and some other players have also praised them for how well they work for the team.
Therefore, it is only fair that Kulusevski immediately turned to Spurs coach when the extempore opportunity presented itself. He delivered the speech in English, too! This was incredible because despite the language barrier, the speech managed to rouse the team.
Postecoglou’s gift of the gab is a boon for Tottenham.
“Tomasson took me aside for a second and asked if i could talk and I said I’ll solve it. Then I had to walk around thinking what I will say next, but it was fun. Maybe I’ll have to take it again next time.
I get inspiration from everything. The speech was from my coach in Tottenham. He is strong on it so I copied a little because I believe in what he says. I prepared that we have to play as a family because a family protects each other.”
Dejan Kulusevski for media outlet Fotbollskanalen.
Ange Postecoglou’s speeches have definitely had an indelible imprint on Dejan Kulusevski. Considering he finds himself swayed by the coach’s words and used the same technique on his teammates goes a long way in testifying Postecoglou’s success as a coach.
While it was known that Postecoglou has impacted the team, the extent was a little hard to decipher. The degree of impact is obviously much larger than anyone estimated. It is with good reason that he is being dubbed as the best coach that Spurs have ever had.
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Ange Postecoglou’s talks can lead Spurs to a Premier League victory. And with some luck, it can also lead the Swedes to a few exciting wins if Kulusevski keeps working on his coach inspired speeches!
